About

Work Experience

Department of Transportation, Office of Legislative Affairs
Division Chief
Working under the Assistant Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, I oversee the teams for State Legislation and Legislative Relations.

Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch
Section Chief
As manager of the Policy, Regulations and Outreach Section, I oversaw the development of legislative analyses and regulatory rulemaking packages for the branch, as well as outreach efforts related to the Industrial Hemp program.

Employment Development Department, Disability Insurance Branch
Staff Services Manager I
As manager of the Policy Development Unit, I oversee the development of legislative analyses, legislative proposals, and policy documents.

Department of General Services, Office of Legislative Affairs
Legislative Consultant
As a Legislative Consultant, I was responsible for reviewing,  tracking, and analyzing legislation impacting programs within my portfolio. I also  respond to inquiries from legislators, legislative committees, constituents, and the Department of Finance.

Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
As part of Policy and Communications Unit, I was responsible for drafting issue papers, legislative proposals, and other policy documents. I was also responsible for internal and external communications including mass emails, a weekly internal “newsletter,” and posting to social media (Facebook and Twitter).

California School Boards Association
Policy Manual Consultant
With CSBA’s sample manual—containing over 600 sample policies—I would assist school districts by providing consultation regarding the meaning and appropriate use of sample policies.

Department of General Services, Division of the State Architect
Office Technician (Typing), promoted to Executive Assistant
As the assistant to California’s State Architect, I was responsible for performing clerical tasks including scheduling meetings, note-taking, and answering a multiline telephone.

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Legal Support/Intern
While on temporary assignment from DGS, I performed a variety of legal duties.

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor
Class of 2008

California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Class of 2004